MARSHAL Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'marshal' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of marshal are arrange , methodize , order , organize , and systematize . While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use. // marshaling the facts for argument

Q: When is it sensible to use 'arrange' instead of 'marshal'?

The synonyms arrange and marshal are sometimes interchangeable, but arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment. // arranged the files numerically

Q: When would 'methodize' be a good substitute for 'marshal'?

Although the words methodize and marshal have much in common, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme. // methodizes every aspect of daily living

Q: When is 'order' a more appropriate choice than 'marshal'?

In some situations, the words order and marshal are roughly equivalent. However, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion. // ordered her business affairs

Q: When can 'organize' be used instead of 'marshal'?

While in some cases nearly identical to marshal , organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function. // organized the volunteers into teams

Q: When could 'systematize' be used to replace 'marshal'?

The meanings of systematize and marshal largely overlap; however, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme. // systematized billing procedures

marshal 1 of 2

verb

variants also marshall

Definition of marshal next

as in to organize

to assemble and make ready for action marshaled their forces for battle

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as in to accompany

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front marshaling a small group of children on a tour of the science museum

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as in to arrange

to put into a particular arrangement marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak

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marshal

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noun

variants also marshall

as in sheriff

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civilian

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How does the verb marshal contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of marshal are arrange, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use arrange instead of marshal?

The synonyms arrange and marshal are sometimes interchangeable, but arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When would methodize be a good substitute for marshal?

Although the words methodize and marshal have much in common, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than marshal?

In some situations, the words order and marshal are roughly equivalent. However, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When can organize be used instead of marshal?

While in some cases nearly identical to marshal, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When could systematize be used to replace marshal?

The meanings of systematize and marshal largely overlap; however, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

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Recent Examples of marshal

Verb

Still, the posting indicates how schools may soon marshal their resources—and staffs—in anticipation of directly compensating some of their players by next academic year. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Some Critics Are Semi-Complimentary Of ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ While many critics are marshaling their forces to take down Venom in his last film appearance, there are some reviewers who are trying to find some positives in the film. —

Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

Noun

The fire damaged a nearby window and the fire marshal determined the incident to be an act of arson, police said. —

Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 The fire marshal's warning comes after prior incidents of floodwaters caused electric vehicles to burst into flames. —

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marshal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal

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South Korean women organized it to protest a rise in anti-feminist movements following the election of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
The event, which was organized by a popular YouTuber who had recently received some attention for eating a tub of cheeseballs in a public park, captured lightning in a bottle.

Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024